By Morice, Fenchurch Street, London
Estimate: | £300 - £500 |
Hammer price: | £700 |
The broken-arched top case with brass carrying handle, above glazed doors, the sides with pierced fish-scale rectangular panels, the 8in arched brass dial with strike/silent above silvered chapter ring, enclosing a matted centre with pierced blued steel hands, the signed twin train chain fusée movement with anchor escapement striking the hour on a bell, with an associated mahogany bracket
46cm high
Condition report
In unrestored condition. With a modern crank key. The case has been subject to repairs previously. Some veneer replacement on the top and back door. The movement requires a clean and service. The brass securing brackets are Victorian replacements.